Bulgaria Music
2004–2005 Fulbright Awards – Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Cleveland Institute of Music ... Musical Instrument Training ... Ethnomusicology ... [Read More]
Fulbright Senior Specialist - Field Message
4. While “name-requested” academic experts will carry out many of the early Senior Specialist Programs, it is our intention to draw experts over the long-term from a pre-vetted registry of U.S. academics who apply to us to be considered for participation in this program. The cooperating organization handling recruitment, the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES), reports that there is high interest in the U.S. academic community and that several hundred scholars have applied to be included in the registry. Many have already successfully passed through the peer review process. 5. ECA/A/E takes this opportunity to remind Commissions and PA Sections that during this first year of the new program, reques ... [Read More]
Adjusting to a New Environment – Living in the U.S. – EducationUSA
Other strategies to cope with the stress of culture shock include: Make sure you know what to expect before you arrive. Carefully read this guide and other books and magazines on the United States to find out more about American life and customs. It would be a good idea also to read up a bit on U.S. history to find out more about American people, their government, their national heroes, their holidays, and so on. This will help you orient yourself physically and mentally when you arrive in the United States. Eat well, sleep well, and take good care of yourself. Exercise is a great way to alleviate stress and tension. Join a sports club or pursue some outdoor activities. ... [Read More]
Remarks at an Awards Ceremony Honoring CultureConnect Ambassadors and Basketball Envoys
The epic stories of the American people are best expressed through the rhythms of our music and of our poetry, through the grace of our dancers and athletes. That includes you, Debbie Allen. (Laughter.) ... Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with youth in Bulgaria, Brazil and Korea. We discussed serious issues like the war in Iraq and the future of the European Union. We also discussed less serious matters. For example, in Korea, a young woman wanted to know what calypso was all about and would I please help her understand this music. (Laughter.) ... [Read More]
International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State, Economic Perspectives, May 2000 -- Internationalization of E-Commerce -- Alan Larson, "Maximizing International Digital Opportunities"
Information technology also has enormous potential in the preservation of cultural heritages and their global dissemination, for example through "virtual" art galleries and cyber-libraries containing oral histories and the sounds of traditional music. The Internet will also help foster the spread of democracy and respect for human rights and hinder corruption by providing the means for transparent governance and the free flow of ideas and information. ... [Read More]
Remarks by Secretary of State Colin L. Powell at an Awards Ceremony Honoring CultureConnect Ambassadors and Basketball Envoys – Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
The epic stories of the American people are best expressed through the rhythms of our music and of our poetry, through the grace of our dancers and athletes. That includes you, Debbie Allen. ... Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with youth in Bulgaria, Brazil and Korea. We discussed serious issues like the war in Iraq and the future of the European Union. We also discussed less serious matters. For example, in Korea, a young woman wanted to know what calypso was all about and would I please help her understand this music. (Laughter.) ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Sofia has six full-time theaters whose offerings range from Bulgarian and European classics to modern works of world drama. The Sofia Opera features standards of classic grand opera as well as ballet, while operettas and musicals can be seen at the Musical Theater. There are three full symphonic orchestras, the Sofia Philharmonic, the National Radio Orchestra, and the New Symphony Orchestra, which exists and performs completely without subsidy from the state. Fans of popular music can enjoy live bands at many of the clubs around town and at the several commercial concerts throughout the year. Bulgaria also has international festivals of dance, classical music, folk, jazz, and rock during the spring, summer, and fall. By U.S. standards, tickets to all cultural events are inexpensive and are readily available. ... [Read More]
Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation – Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Through the Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation, Department of State is helping eligible countries around the globe preserve historic sites and manuscripts, museum collections, and traditional forms of music, dance, and language. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs administers the Fund, established by Congress in 2001 to assist less-developed countries in preserving their cultural heritage. "The Ambassador's Fund demonstrates in measurable ways the U.S. commitment to understanding and preserving the heritage of others," said Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Patricia S. Harrison. ... [Read More]
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